Merry Christmas to you all
Archive for December, 2008
The road to Bethlehem
December 16th, 2008 in Book Catalogue by SarahBBC correspondent Aleem Maqbool is currently making a nine day trip retracing the journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem made by Joseph and Mary about 2000 years ago.
Aleem started the trip, accompanied by a donkey on Monday 15th December, and plans to arrive in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. Aleem has a copy of the Cicerone guide Walks in Palestine by Di Taylor and Tony Howard, although his route varies slightly from the Nativity Trail in the guide – he is aiming for as close as a straight line as he can get – though he anticipates certain obstacles along the way.
Aleem is keeping an online video and diary on the BBC website – find out more>>
Walks in Palestine is currently out of print. You can download the introduction pages from the guide here (308kb), or The Nativity Trail information here (1.1mb). We also have a few copies available at the Cicerone office – don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01539 562069 or email us for any further information.
Walking the world with Kev Reynolds
December 1st, 2008 in Cicerone Authors by SarahIn January Cicerone author Kev Reynolds will be presenting a series of talks at various locations around the country. Join Kev for an evening of entertaining tales and evocative images from the great mountain ranges of the world.
You can catch up with Kev on the following dates:
15 January Manchester, Britannia Hotel
16 January Harrogate, Holiday Inn Hotel
22 January High Wycombe, Wycliffe Centre
27 January Southampton, Novotel Central
29 January Cambridge, Newnham College
3 February Bristol, Avon Gorge Hotel
Tickets cost £5.00 (all profits to Northpoint School, Nepal)
Doors open 7.00pm, presentation starts 7.30pm
To book your place, please contact Mountain Kingdoms on 0845 330 8579 or info@mountainkingdoms.com
Kev describes himself as the man with the world best job, spending several months each year among high mountain regions researching guidebooks. To find our more information about Kev visit his website.
